High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Elections of the Republic of China gives information on election and election results in the Republic of China with effective control over Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and some islands in the South China Sea since 1949. The Republic of China elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a four year term by the people. Prior to 2007, the Legislative Yuan had 225 members, 168 members elected for a three year term in multi-seat constituencies, 8 members representing the aboriginals, 41 members elected by proportional representation and 8 members representing the overseas Chinese elected by proportional representation. Amid 70% public support, the Legislative Yuan voted 217-1 on August 23, 2004 for a package of amendments to halve the number of seats from 225 to 113